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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 543.12 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 543.12 and 293.50 is: 440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 543.12 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/543.12 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 543.12 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 159,405.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,405.72/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.91

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